Celtics’ Oshae Brissett selected to play for Canadian National Team in 2023 FIBA World Cup

The new Celtics forward will join a strong Canadian roster including fellow Boston alum Kelly Olynyk.

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Recently signed Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett has been selected to represent the Canadian National Team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, as announced by the Canadian National Team (h/t Boston.com’s Luke Scotchie).

Brissett, who recently signed a two-year contract with the Celtics, will join a talented roster that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett and Zach Edey, as well as former Celtics Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell.

The 2023 World Cup will kick off Aug. 25. Team Canada competes in Group H against France, Lebanon and Latvia during the group phase.

If they advance beyond the group stage, the elimination stage will begin on Sept. 5, culminating in the championship game on Sept. 10.

Brissett, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, played for the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors after the former Syracuse standout went undrafted in 2019.

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